An EduBlog for those darn Singapore Math Models

Parent University: Singapore Math Models for Addition & Subtraction

This is a video of the first half of a Parent University at Aspen Academy in Colorado. The video includes a short introduction to Singapore Math Models as well as sample problems for addition and subtraction word problems. Includes solutions for solving a variety of multi-step word problems and some amusing banter from the audience! Enjoy.

I was sent an interesting article with tables that I posted on my blog showing the difference in number of math topics covered per year in the US vs. A+ countries (including Singapore). With the number of topics we throw at our kids per year in the US, it’s amazing that any of it ever sinks in! http://zerosumruler.wordpress.com/

I learned an awesome model today at an interview, of all places. The “as compared to” model for subtraction. Take “7 – 2”. This can be read as “7 as compared to 2”, which leads to an answer of “they are comparably 5 apart”.

It also works for subtracting negatives! “7 – -2” can be read as “7 as compared to -2”, which leads to an answer of 9 since 7 and -2 are comparably 9 spaces apart!

MathModels is the result

of years of teaching Singapore Math to students ages 3 through 13.
My goal is to introduce technology to an ancient method for teaching math. Here, you will find a collection of lessons and videos designed to help students and parents understand Singapore Math. Comment on posts to help me fine-tune my attempts at vlogging.

Teacher Education in Singapore
This is the blog of Dr Yeap Ban Har who teaches at National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

The Socratic Method
That Socrates had a ton of time on his hands. If you’re in the mood and have time to “explore” problem-solving at home, try this read. It will help you pull information without a fight.